peanut butter alternative

MsOpus
MsOpus Posts: 99 Member
edited November 8 in Food and Nutrition
I have found a number of healthy recipes that i would like to try but a lot of them include peanut butter. I don't really care for peanut butter. I rarely even put it on toast (but I will admit to the occasional Reese's peanut butter cup).
I've seen nut butter at my local bulk food store. Would nut butter accomplish the same thing in recipes without tasting like peanut butter? And does it provide similar nutrition qualities?
I also need an alternative to bananas. I thought I could tolerate them in a smoothie, but I just can't. Any suggestions?

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  • Archerychickge
    Archerychickge Posts: 606 Member
    Yes, nut butters will accomplish pretty much the same thing. I like the PB2 powdered peanut butter substitutes though. You mix it with a little water (or sometimes I use a little honey too) to make it spreadable, but you could probly just add a bit of the powder if you are making recipes like smoothies. The chocolate peanut butter version only has 45 calories per serving and very little fat.

    I would try some of the sweet squashes in your smoothies as a substitute for bananas. Try steaming them to soften them so they are easier to blend until smooth. Butternut, acorn, pumpkin, and others all have nice flavors that often go well with other fruits and veggies. Or you could try some cooked sweet potato. either one will give you lots of good fiber and vitamins.
  • concordancia
    concordancia Posts: 5,320 Member
    My husband doesn't like peanut butter and he does not appreciate any of the substitutes I have tried so far. For him, even tahini smells too much like peanut butter. YMMV.
  • FaylinaMeir
    FaylinaMeir Posts: 661 Member
    almond butter is a good substitute but be aware it might take time getting used to the taste. Cashew butter is good too but a little more light then peanut butter would be.

    As for bananas are we talking about texture or taste here? Make sure they are turning brown and spotty before you use them in a smoothie, that is when they are ripe and shouldn't cause stomach issues.
  • lorib642
    lorib642 Posts: 1,942 Member
    I use a banana to thicken. Ice, yogurt, protein powder or other fruits could help thicken instead.
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    hazelnut butter is excellent.

    Bananas though? I'm with you, they're the worst.
  • pursuittofit
    pursuittofit Posts: 97 Member
    Im always making my own nut butter-one part almonds, one part cashews, two tablespoons of canola oil and slight pinch of salt. Rich in protein, omega 3s and tastes diffrent than peanut butter.
  • MsOpus
    MsOpus Posts: 99 Member
    It's the taste and smell I can't stand with bananas. Peanut butter too actually. Do over ripe bananas have less taste? I have a bunch of average ripe ones in the freezer. The dog will probably get those for treats.
  • MsOpus
    MsOpus Posts: 99 Member
    pursuittofit wrote: »
    Im always making my own nut butter-one part almonds, one part cashews, two tablespoons of canola oil and slight pinch of salt. Rich in protein, omega 3s and tastes diffrent than peanut butter.

    What do you use to get it smooth? Blender or food processor? do you end up with chunks or grit?
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